Mertes' Slough Landing gives you public access to the water in Winona, MN. Closest alternative: Lake Park Boat Ramp in Winona (1.8 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Winona, MN |
| Water | Mertes' Slough |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Mertes' Slough Landing is in Winona, Minnesota. Open the map link to see where Mertes' Slough Landing sits on the shore.
Mertes' Slough, in Winona.
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Paddlers can usually use Mertes' Slough Landing. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Rushford Canoe launch in Rushford, about 19 miles away.
Lake Park Boat Ramp in Winona (1.8 miles), Dacota Street Fishing Pier in Winona (1.8 miles) and Franklin St. Fishing Pier in Winona (1.8 miles).
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